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Can the Reserve Bank of India rein in food inflation?
The RBI governor has reiterated his commitment to bring down food inflation. Economists are questioning whether monetary policy is the right tool to do so
Published on Aug 13, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Retail inflation in July at five-year low of 3.54%
Food prices, which have been elevated for over a year, rose 5.42% in the month on-year, the lowest since June 2023.
Food concerns in inflation data
The numbers justify the RBI Monetary Policy Committee’s conservatism on interest rates
Published on Feb 13, 2024 09:40 PM IST
HT Editorial
High food prices may be the new normal
The spike in inflation, which will be painful for the poor, is a result of the climate crisis, making it difficult to control through monetary policy
Published on Aug 15, 2023 09:15 PM IST
HT Editorial
Inflation is dipping, but RBI may not slash rates
Consumer inflation expectations have also declined compared with the recent past. But the central bank will be cautious in letting its guard down too
Updated on May 18, 2023 09:44 PM IST